GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) have deepened defence cooperation following a high-level meeting in Abuja. PAF’s Director General of Weapons Development, MI Khattak, met with NAF Chief of Air Staff, Hasan Bala Abubakar, to discuss strategies for boosting operational readiness, cutting costs, and advancing indigenous capabilities….
The Lagos state police command has cleared Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock Church of wrongdoing after a viral video showed him holding what appeared to be a firearm. In a statement on Wednesday, SP Abimbola Adebisi, spokesperson of the command, said Adefarasin voluntarily appeared at the command headquarters in Ikeja for questioning….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has blamed suspects involved in internet fraud and money laundering for subjecting Nigerians to stricter visa restrictions criteria abroad. This was disclosed in a statement by the Commission on Tuesday. The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, called on youths in the South-South region to resist…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said that judgment shall start from the house of God. The Commission stated this on Tuesday via a post on X, while announcing its 164th edition of EFCC Connect tagged “Fighting Economic and Financial Crimes in the House of God”. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Commission lifted…
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has reiterated to Nigerians that visa application fees remain non-refundable and non-transferable. In a statement aimed at addressing growing concerns among Nigerians over the high costs of applying for U.S. visas. In a tweet posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, the Mission acknowledged the frustration felt…
Actress Dayo Amusa has revealed her updated HIV test result on Instagram as part of a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of knowing one’s status. In her post dated September 15, 2025, Amusa highlighted the benefits of testing, including access to early treatment, prevention of transmission, improved health outcomes, peace of mind, protection…
A fire outbreak on Tuesday afternoon engulfed parts of Afriland Tower, a six-storey building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, prompting a swift response from emergency services. According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the incident was reported at about 1:38 p.m. Crews from the Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu fire stations were immediately…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced new job vacancies for Nigerians to serve as ad-hoc staff during the upcoming Anambra state 2025 governorship election. The vacant roles include Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs), Presiding Officers (POs), Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs), Registration Area Technicians (RATECHs), and Registration Area Centre (RAC) Managers. The electoral commission stated…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count criminal charge against presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, and two social media companies, X Corp and Meta Incorporation, before a Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges followed Sowore’s refusal to delete alleged false and inciting posts about President Bola…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged Nigerians, especially the youth, to move beyond criticising leadership failures and instead build the capacity to provide solutions. Delivering a devotional message titled “From Critic to Activist” from the Open Heavens Daily Devotional, Pastor Adeboye stressed that while criticism…